Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Trent Howard is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Howard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Disease, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Marshall Medical Centers
Flowers Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Trent Howard

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Trent Howard?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Trent Howard by calling their office at 515-875-9770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Trent Howard a top-rated expert for Thymectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Trent Howard is classified as an Advanced expert for Thymectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Trent Howard specialize in?

While Dr. Trent Howard is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thymectomy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Trent Howard accept my insurance?

Dr. Trent Howard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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